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From: Alan.Gallatin@samba.acs.unc.edu (Alan Gallatin)
Newsgroups: comp.protocols.tcp-ip.ibmpc
Subject: TCP/IP over modem (I need SERIOUS help here)
Keywords: TCP/IP, modem, internet, slip,ka9q
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Date: 26 Mar 91 16:04:05 GMT
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Reply-To: alan@hercules.acpub.duke.edu (Alan Marc Gallatin)
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I've been told by several people that there is a way (ways?) to send
TCP/IP packets over a modem thereby allowing an IBM (such as my 386)
which has no ethernet access to the internet to run such utilities as
telnet, ftp, etc.  I would be MOST GRATEFUL for answers to the
following:

1)  Is there any truth to what I've heard?  Can I run TCP/IP over a
modem?

2)  Aside from speed, what differences will I notice between this
implementation and an "ethernet-ed" IBM running "TELBIN / TN3270" and
"FTP"?

3)  What software do I need and what's the installation process like?

4)  Do I need the cooperation of a current internet machine for me to
access the internet and, if so, what does that machine need to provide
me with?

5)  Do I need any TECHNICAL knowledge of TCP/IP packet structure,
ethernet, internet, etc. or is a good working knowledge of IBM and
internet USAGE sufficient?

6)  Do I really want to do this????  (Don't bother answering this one -
the questions above are what I really need!)

Thanks MUCH!

Alan
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